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How to Beat the Heat…

How to Beat the Heat

July was the hottest month ever recorded in the continental United States, and living in Florida, we are exposed to some of the hottest and most humid weather in the country. It is important to follow these tips and pay attention to warning signs when exercising outside to avoid any heat-related illness.

How Heat Affects Your Body

When combined, exercise and high air temperatures put increased stress on your body and increase your core body temperature.

Humidity adds to this stress because the water in the air prevents sweat from effectively evaporating from your skin, which further elevates your core body temperature.

Heat-Related Illnesses

Heat cramps: painful muscle contractions that may feel firm to touch, core temperature may be normal

Heat Exhaustion: core body temperature raises as high as 104˚; symptoms include nausea, headache, fainting, cold and clammy skin, may lead to heat stroke

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